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I'm 75 and had a stroke after Vertebral Artery Tear 13 months ago. I was a marathon runner until my stroke, and while much of my function has recovered, I have awful burning neural pain which makes everything hurt so much. Oh just to be able to walk for an hour would feel like heaven! I am working hard...most recently on Pain Reprocessing Therapy.
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Bummer- I had the femoral nerve injured after hip replacement, my leg felt like there were firecrackers in it, Burning pain is
nerve pain and it takes a long time to heal. Is PT recommended? If so, take advantage of what they can offer. I find water therapy helped me the most. When I had my left hip done the sciatic nerve was injured and I had a dropped foot. It took about 2 years in water therapy to regain my foot to its previous condition. Don't give up. This is a process and with your doctors approval you can try things accupuncture, PT, and other things. Try to be positive, Good luck!
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@rebsue Welcome rebsue. I can only imagine how difficult the sudden stop and slow down must be for you after being so physically active. Congrats on running marathons into your 70's! You being a marathon runner, leaves no doubt in my mind that you are working hard on recovery. Do you mind sharing more about pain processing therapy? Are you working on any other chronic pain strategies?